Southern Field Cricket

The Southern Field Cricket (Gryllus bimaculatus) is a species of cricket in the Gryllidae family.

A rare import to Britain, this species is very similar to the Field Cricket, but can be identified by the fact that both the male and female's forewings extend the abdomen, and that the female has very dark wings. This cricket reaches over 2cm in length, and has a black head and shiny body. Sometimes forms colonies, this species is often used for food for pets.